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White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Iceberg Lettuce
It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods.
Seasons/Availability
Red Cherry chiles are available for a short period of time in summer.
Description/Taste
So named because of their resemblance to cherries, Red Cherry chiles are deep orange to bright red at maturity. Ranging from mild to fairly hot, some are quite sweet. Varying in size, they may be small or large. Because of their thick flesh, cherry peppers are never dried. Scoville units: 0-5 (0-3500)
Nutritional Value
Providing an exellent source of vitamin A, chiles contain vitamin C and the B vitamins, plus significant amounts of iron, thiamine, niacin, magnesium and riboflavin. Cholesterol-free, saturated fat-free, low in calories, low in sodium, chiles are high in fiber. Excellent for the weight-conscious, capsicums increase the metabolic rate. This thermic effect requires six grams of chile to burn off an average of 45 calories in three hours.
Applications
Red cherry peppers are classic pickling peppers often served with sandwiches and salads. Add chopped to salsas, dips, relishes, meat and poultry dishes, stews, soups and sautéed vegetables. Use them raw for jam. Use as garnish. Combine with other chilies to create a complex and lively flavor.
Geography/History
The name "cherry" is given to a type or group of peppers that grow fruits that are globose or oblate. Red cherry peppers have been cultivated and mentioned in botanical literature as early as 1543. Today this attractive rotund cherry pepper is grown commercially in the United States, Mexico and Europe. In the United States, the best varieties of peppers include the Red Cherry chile, of which there are many cultivars. Other names include hot cherry and sweet cherry.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Bernard'O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-487-7171 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Bo Beau Kitchen & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-224-2884 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Red Cherry Chile Peppers. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Choosy Beggars |
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Stuffed Red Cherry Pepper |
| Pinch My Salt |
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Peach and Pickled Cherry Pepper (Peppadew) Salsa |
| Food Wishes |
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Spicy Mediterranean Chicken with Sausage Stuffed Cherry Peppers |
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Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States About 60 days ago Spotter's comments : A classic pickling pepper often served with sandwiches and salads. Special sale price of $2.65/#, while supplies last. |
